Stroke Order Quick Answer

永 (pinyin: yǒng, radical: 水, HSK 3) has 5 strokes in total. Official stroke order sequence: 1. Dot (diǎn) → 2. Horizontal Fold Up-tick (héng zhé tí) → 3. Vertical Hook (shù gōu) → 4. Left-falling Slash (piě) → 5. Right-falling Press (nà).

永HSK 3

永[yǒng]

Radical: 水 (shuǐ)Strokes: 5Structure: Single component characterExam: HSK 3Frequency: #1250
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Meaning & English Definition

Perpetual; forever; eternal; everlasting.

Calligraphy Note

“永字八法”之祖，涵盖汉字书写最核心的八种基本笔势（点、横、竖、钩、提、撇、短撇、捺）。初学书法者必先练“永”字。

Common Stroke Order Mistakes

Do not split the 2nd stroke into two separate strokes; it is a single continuous stroke ("héng-zhé-tí"). The 4th stroke (piě) should anchor on the upper-middle of the vertical hook, never puncturing through the spine.

Mnemonic & Memory Hook

Water that flows on forever without pause. Master this single character, and you command all 8 core brush strokes of Chinese calligraphy.

Essential Vocabulary & Compounds

永远 (yǒng yuǎn)forever; eternal
永恒 (yǒng héng)eternity; everlasting
永垂不朽 (yǒng chuí bù xiǔ)eternal glory

Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (5 Strokes)

Detailed stroke-by-stroke progressive breakdown. Preceding strokes in dark ink, current stroke highlighted in vermilion red.

#1Dot (diǎn)
Rule:

Start with a slant downward dot, firm and sharp

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#2Horizontal Fold Up-tick (héng zhé tí)
Rule:

Draw horizontal, angle downward, then flick upward in one stroke

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#3Vertical Hook (shù gōu)
Rule:

Straight vertical downward, pause, and hook to the upper-left

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#4Left-falling Slash (piě)
Rule:

Slash toward lower-left, gradually lifting the brush

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#5Right-falling Press (nà)
Rule:

Glide lower-right, press firmly, and release smoothly

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